Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Information updated 15.08.2026

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies or 京都外国語大学 (KUFS) – private higher education institution in Japan. KUFS began its activity in 1945. The campus is located in Kyoto. Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. The process of admission is not complicated by student competition as there are only 3 applicants per seat. Like in many universities of Japan the academic year consists of two semesters. The composition of the university. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at KUFS. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Youtube, Facebook. Infrastructure of KUFS. The university has a dedicated library.